中等教育为五年级到八年级的老师做准备。毕业至少需要120个学期。在伊利诺伊大学厄本那-香槟分校的伊利诺伊大学教育准备计划中进行学生教学之前，潜在的候选人必须参加并通过伊利诺伊州认可的基本技能测试。批准的考试包括伊利诺伊州学术能力考试（TAP），ACT或SAT以及获得批准分数的考试。可以通过以前通过的伊利诺伊州基本技能考试（096、300或400）来满足此要求。该计划为教师准备了5至8年级。毕业至少需要120个学期的学时。伊利诺伊州法律规定，在学生授课之前，必须通过伊利诺伊州立大学的能力验证系统考试（TAP
Middle Grades Education prepares teachers for grades five through eight. Requires a minimum of 120 semester hours for graduation. Prior to proceeding to student teaching in an Illinois Education Preparation Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, prospective candidates must take and pass an Illinois approved test of basic skills. Approved tests consist of the Illinois Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP), ACT or SAT with approved scores. Previously passed Illinois Test of Basic Skills (096, 300 or 400) may be used to meet this requirement.This program prepares teachers for grades five through eight. A minimum of 120 semester hours is necessary for graduation.Illinois law requires passing the Illinois Licensure Testing System Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) prior to student teaching. The Illinois State Board of Education has determined the ACT Plus Writing/SAT scores can be used in lieu of a passing score on the Test of Academic Proficiency (formerly known as the Illinois Test of Basic Skills).Students in the Middle Grades Education licensure program must complete the Campus General Education Requirements, the courses for one or more concentration (literacy, social sciences, science or math) and the professional education coursework.